Witt/Kieffer is the preeminent executive search firm that identifies outstanding leadership solutions for organizations committed to improving the quality of life.

Understanding Your Definition of Great Leadership

Our clients’ definition of leadership – commitment to quality of life, service to others, the power of diversity and collaboration to improve the health and welfare of communities – has shaped who we are and what we do. They select Witt/Kieffer because:

  • We are the only top ten executive search firm devoted to organizations that improve quality of life: healthcare, higher education and not-for-profit.
  • Our clients give us a 92 percent satisfaction rating for “outstanding” leadership fit.
  • Our leader placements stay in their roles an average of seven years; CEOs stay eight.
  • Witt/Kieffer has locations in 16 major metropolitan markets to identify the best talent nationwide, while providing deep local knowledge.
  • Our search consultants are experts in healthcare, higher education, academic medicine, IT, advancement, enrollment and other not-for-profit disciplines.
  • Diversity and equity are core values of the firm; 80 percent of Witt/Kieffer’s slated candidates include women and minorities.
  • We provide a menu of leadership and talent management solutions – beyond our core search services – to drive risk out of the hiring decision.